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    Finding Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,345 views

    Recognize Jesus in our everyday lives, stay focused on Him amidst distractions, and live in obedience to Him, as illustrated by the story of young Jesus in the temple.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to delve deep into the book of Luke. Now, you might be familiar with this particular passage – it's where the young Jesus stays behind in the temple, amazing the teachers with His understanding, while Joseph and Mary search for Him anxiously. C.S. Lewis once ...read more

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    Jesus Prays For Us

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    Jesus prayer in John 17 closes with a powerful request for us who believe through the message of his first disciples. We are called to be one!

    Opening story... Robert Putman, a Professor at Harvard, wrote a book called Bowling Alone. In it he documents the decline in community life over the last four decades. He got his title from this “trivial yet telling example”: the percentage of adults who belong to a bowling league today is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Principles For Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    What might happen if our church were to follow the Starbucks example and temporarily close its doors to examine the way we follow Jesus?

    Starbucks Opens A new Starbucks has opened, of all places, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. We had never tasted Starbucks coffee, so last Wednesday we stopped in to see what it was like. With all the flavors and sizes and prices up on the board, it wasn’t easy to decide what we would order ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Keep Your Eyes Open Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    A study through the book of Jude Part 2 of 4: We need to stay alert against our tendency to slip into “feel good sin.”

    ME Open your bibles to the book of JUDE…if you don’t have a bible with you, the ushers will gladly hand you one. [Ushers hand out bibles to any who need them] We’re going to be looking at verses 5-11 today… Let me start by saying that I like things that feel good… • Roller coasters • Warm ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Decision Making And The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2019
     | 12,482 views

    We must pray and plan, as we trust God's providence. When we obey, pray and stay, God will make a way.

    Decision Making and the Will of God Acts 1:12-26 Rev. Brian Bill September 28-29, 2019 Play WHBF Story About Ruth Darr Ruth has been a member here for about six years and has invited many people to gather with her. I can think of at least 5 people at Edgewood today because of her. Shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Crown In Them - Part 13 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    Paul finally closes out chapter 2 with great anticipation to being with them soon in 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 13 of 13 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part c” 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. 10-12) V. Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enemies Of Faith - Doubt And Unbelief

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,878 views

    God has ordained faith to open the heavens. Doubt and unbelief close them. This sermon examines an enemy of faith - doubt and unbelief

    Enemies of Faith – Doubt and Unbelief Faith unlocks the storehouse of God but doubt unbelief locks it - are we stuck in doubt and unbelief - not walking in the land of Canaan and promise, where the Spirit of God, in all His blessing, falls and ignites? We have a great many wilderness Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Need To Rend Our Hearts

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,627 views

    How many of us examine our lives that closely on a daily basis? (This sermon can be used for Ash Wednesday or in general).

    THE NEED TO REND OUR HEARTS Text: Joel 2:1-2, 2 12-18 In his biography, Benjamin Franklin, reveals a lot about the kind of person he was. He would often look at his individual progress of each day. Someone (Raymond McHenry?) has observed Ben Franklin’s method specifically. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Saul - The Bible's Tragic Hero

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,598 views

    Saul, man’s kind of king, came so close and yet so far from being God’s man.

    Saul- The Bible’s Tragic Hero (Bridge Lane Chapel, 25/08/02, am) Hymns Readings 1. Psalm 51 2. 1 Chronicles 10 3. Hebrews 12:12-24 Intro- The Tragic Hero Greek tragedy (Aristotle) components: • Unity of time, place and action • Inspire horror and pity • Man of greatness with tragic flaw • Ends in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive Us Our Debts

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,483 views

    Christ gave this perfect patter for prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly.

    Forgive Us Our Debts Matthew 6:12 Intro Christ gave this perfect pattern for the prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly. There is a very significant conjunction in this perfect pattern of prayer. The word “and” links the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rest; A Faith That Shines

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    Now if we want a faith that shines, I believe we need to look at the faith of the people the writer names in the closing chapter.

    The rest; a faith that shines Hebrews 11:32-40 03/19/06 Each year or more than once a year, there will be a magazine that usually will list the top 100 people in the world. As we conclude our study of Hebrews 11, I believe we could not conclude it in any greater fashion. We come to a list of Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Piece: Other People Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,578 views

    We cannot follow Jesus effectively if we remain isolated. Letting others be close to us is essential in pursuing the Christian life.

    The Missing Piece: Other People Following Jesus, part 5 October 30, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers An article in Christianity today begins this way: I came to a startling revelation a few months ago. I don’t have any friends. I don’t. I have a lot of acquaintances but, other than my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Transforming Role Of The Word

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    The greatest threat to the Bible is believers who don’t live close enough to God’s Word for it to perform its purpose.

    The Transforming Role of the Word Hebrews 4:12 What is the greatest threat to the Bible? A Soviet Russian dictionary defined the Bible as a ‘collection of fantastic legends without scientific support. It is full of dark hints, historical mistakes, and contradictions. It serves as a factor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Enduring Soldier

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    Our life for Christ is in many ways required to closely parallel that of a soldier who is committed to his calling in discipline, obedience and loyalty.

    It was indeed a moving ceremony to witness the graduation of recruits as they are recognized as Marines! The new Marines were thrown together, to live together, enduring together, tolerating each other, supporting each other, working together and striving to that day when they are finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Angels And The Novena For Our Nation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2012
     | 1,989 views

    The words "angel" and "evangelization" are closely connected. Our nation needs to hear the good news, and to get back on track to God's word.

    Monday of 26th Week in Course October 1, 2012 Verbum Domini Every year the Church gives us a little cluster of days on which to contemplate the spiritual beings who affect our lives. Saturday, it was the feast of Ss. Michael, Gabriel and Rafael, the messengers of God who give protection, the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic